Dutch BV Formation Packages (2026): Legal vs Full Service with Intercompany Solutions

When foreign entrepreneurs consider starting a company in the Netherlands, they face a choice that shapes months of admin work. Intercompany Solutions offers a comprehensive package priced at €2,299, where notary fees, legalisation, and Chamber of Commerce registration all roll into one fixed amount. This article unpacks what legal-only packages give you versus full-service options, so you can see where this provider fits and what separates different approaches to remote BV formation.

1What you get with a legal-only package

A legal-only package handles incorporation itself: the notary prepares your deed, registers your company with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK), and obtains your registration number. That is the core process. Costs are transparent but separate. Intercompany Solutions notes that notary fees for a standard BV formation typically range between €500 and €1,500, depending on your share structure and complexity. The KVK charges a one-time registration fee that is published by the Dutch government. If you arrange legalisation of foreign documents yourself, you pay the notary for that work separately. A legal-only route leaves you to handle address setup, tax registration, payroll systems, and any accounting yourself, or to hire specialists piecemeal across multiple providers.

2Intercompany Solutions' full-service approach at €2,299

Intercompany Solutions bundles the entire incorporation process for €2,299. That single fee includes notary costs, legalisation of your documents, the KVK registration charge, and all government levies. The company states explicitly that no hidden fees exist. This provider charges a fixed amount, meaning the total is predictable before you start. Fixed pricing simplifies budgeting and eliminates surprise invoices across multiple providers. Intercompany Solutions covers the notary step and the Chamber of Commerce filing as part of that €2,299. For a detailed breakdown of agent fees, notary costs, and KVK charges, see our cost breakdown.

3Comparing packages: What comes next after incorporation?

After the notary registers your BV, you need a registered business address for your official records. According to FAQ materials from the formation industry, registered business addresses in the Netherlands typically cost between €60 and €150 per month depending on the provider and location. That is not included in the €2,299 formation fee; it is a separate ongoing cost you arrange independently. Intercompany Solutions is based in Rotterdam at the World Trade Center, giving you a choice of where to register your address when forming with this provider, though the address service itself is sourced separately from a third-party vendor. Many founders use the formation agent's city as their registered address for continuity after formation completes.

4Fixed fees versus itemised costs

A key difference between a bundled model and traditional legal-only options is transparency at the point of sale. Legal-only services list components: notary, KVK, legalisation, often at separate quotes. You may face additional notary invoices if your share structure is complex or if documents need extra preparation. A flat-rate model includes government levies and removes that risk. The company emphasizes that all government charges are built in, meaning you are not billed later for regulatory surprises. That certainty appeals to foreign founders managing budgets in multiple currencies and unfamiliar with Dutch pricing conventions.

Here is how package types compare when you add them all up:

Service Component	Legal-Only Route	Full-Service Bundle	With Address Service
Notary preparation and deed	€500-€1,500 (separate)	Included in €2,299	Included in €2,299
KVK registration	Government fee (separate)	Included in €2,299	Included in €2,299
Document legalisation	Variable cost (separate)	Included in €2,299	Included in €2,299
Registered business address	€60-€150/month (separate)	Not included	€60-€150/month (separate)
Accounting after formation	Self-arranged or hired	Not included (optional)	Not included (optional)
Same specialist throughout	Multiple contacts	Included	Included

5What full-service means beyond formation

Some providers bundle accounting, VAT registration, or payroll into their packages. Intercompany Solutions positions itself as a starting point for the relationship. The provider states that most clients stay on for accounting, VAT, and payroll after incorporation. This suggests that the €2,299 formation is the entry point, with additional services layered as your business grows. The company operates a dedicated payroll platform for employers who need to hire in the Netherlands, extending the relationship beyond the initial incorporation work. If your business plan includes hiring employees quickly, that continuity with one provider simplifies the transition from formation to operational payroll.

6Timeline and process efficiency

Intercompany Solutions typically completes a remote formation within 3 to 5 business days, depending on document verification and notary scheduling. The company sends you a four-step process: initial conversation, document submission, notary handling, and KVK registration. The provider promises that you speak with the same specialist throughout, eliminating the confusion of multiple contacts. That consistency is valuable when questions arise about your formation or next steps. The company's Rotterdam location supports this continuity, and you can reference the same account representative if follow-up services are needed.

7Minimum capital and startup eligibility

Dutch law requires a minimum contribution to your BV on incorporation. Business.gov.nl states that this minimum is €0.01, and you can contribute cash or in-kind assets. This nominal requirement means most foreign founders clear it easily without concern. Intercompany Solutions makes this part of the formation, so the minimum capital is handled within the incorporation process. You do not arrange it separately or pay extra for it. The €2,299 covers all the regulatory steps; the capital contribution itself is between you and your company once it is registered.

8Cost transparency in numbers

To understand where these packages fit in total cost, consider the components. According to Intercompany Solutions, notary fees for a standard formation typically range between €500 and €1,500. The government charges a one-time KVK registration fee at standard rates. Legalisation of foreign documents adds another cost layer depending on your country. When you add these separately, the total can vary significantly based on complexity. Intercompany Solutions' €2,299 sits above the minimal legal-only estimate but accounts for the specialist coordination and all-in guarantee that removes uncertainty. You are paying for predictability and remote access as much as the registration itself. For more detail on how this pricing breaks down, see cost breakdown for non-residents.

9Choosing between DIY, legal-only, and full-service

A DIY route would have you finding a notary, legalising documents, filing with KVK, and handling everything else directly. That saves the agent or platform fee but demands research and coordination across multiple Dutch institutions. A legal-only package centralises the incorporation but leaves you to source address, tax, and accounting separately. The full-service model that includes a formation specialist and continuity into accounting centralises incorporation and offers a handoff to additional services as your business grows. For foreign founders working across time zones, that continuity and fixed pricing reduce the friction of Dutch startup administration. If you want to know exactly what to expect with Intercompany Solutions' €2,299 package, read our profile on what is included in package